GameSpot gave praise to the accessible yet deep fighting system, roster variety, and "exceptional" online play, but felt the "story mode isn't much of a story" and that the learning curve would prove to be steep for casual players. Following in the footsteps of Granblue Fantasy Versus, DNF Duel is based on South Korean action RPG Dungeon Fighter Online. Developed in part by the genre geniuses over at Arc System Works, it's shaping up to be another gorgeous beat-'em-up from the creators of Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ.

DNF Duel, the gorgeous looking fighting game that's coming to both PS5 and PS4 next month, confirms that it features a full story mode in its latest trailer. The online has held up brilliantly over the last week on both PS5 and Steam Deck, and the game looks gorgeous. I watched some early access streams last night and it seemed a little boring (as in: players doing the same things over and over) but then again it was Day -1 and nobody really knew what they were doing (even if they could land some massive combos).

Read more about the condition New: An item that is still in its original shrink wrap from the manufacturer and the original manufacturer’s seal (if applicable) has not been removed. There is a reversal mechanic that pushes your aggressor away, but it costs a whole lot of meter, and it doesn't actually give you an advantage in terms of retaliation — it just resets the play, allowing your opponent to restart their offence while you're sitting there with no resources. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Super stylish fighter DNF Duel is getting a second open beta on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 — and the best part is that it's extremely close.

Enjoy your duels in 8 diverse stages: Sky Tower, Oceanic Express, Moonlight Tavern, Hendon Myre, Ghent City of God, Saint Horn, Zelva, Ruins. It does feel like matches can be very one-sided, which isn't fun to play and isn't fun to watch when it happens frequently.

years of lore is integrated within the storytelling and character development of DNF Duel, supported by the stunning graphic details that merge seamlessly with the stage designs of Arad. Again, this is an undeniably fun fighter, but that enjoyment may dwindle when it feels like one hit is all it takes to win or lose. The story of DNF Duel is set in an astral plane full of gates, one of many alternate realities created in the aftermath of the destructive event known as the Great Metastasis. While the importance of approachability is something that's perhaps overblown when it comes to making fighting games more attractive to a wider audience, there's no denying that DNF does a great job welcoming new players into the fray.

Crazy combos, a cool character roster, and a nice selection of game modes makes for an appealing package.years of lore is integrated within the storytelling and character development of DNF DUEL, supported by the stunning graphic details that merge seamlessly with the stage designs of Arad.

It's not quite as impressive as Guilty Gear Strive's netcode — which remains the best in the biz — but it's not far off, and you'll be hard pressed to find a match that's unplayable. Despite the link name there is box art of the PS4 and PS5 versions if you scroll down which should give you the conformation you seek. Naturally, connection quality does start to dip if you challenge players from regions afar, but for us, going up against other European competitors felt great for the most part. In an industry slowly and often clumsily stomping towards some nebulous washed out esports future where it feels as though all games must be perfectly balanced with big bucks competitive gaming in mind, I’m happy that some developers like Eighting and Arc System Works remain willing to make games that are still a little jank, still a little busted. Each character has their signature moves and strengths, which are further accentuated by their Awakening effects.Each gate connects to other locations across time and space, allowing its inhabitants to cross to other dimensions at will. The site further praised the variety of offline modes, flexible fighting system, distinct roster, solid netcode, striking art style, and bonus content while criticizing the dull story mode and generic music.